From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

Thick smoke billowed, obscuring the sky, and flames, like greedy beasts, devoured the ancient library.

The air was filled with the pungent smell of burning, and the crackling sound of burning was like a death knell, striking everyone's hearts again and again.

When Yan Ruyu and Xu Nan arrived, the students and teachers of the academy were in chaos, carrying buckets of water and running back and forth, but it was like a drop in the ocean.

"Ruyu, it's dangerous! Don't go over there!" The male protagonist Xu grabbed Yan Ruyu and urgently dissuaded her.

Everyone advised her not to take the risk, saying the fire was too fierce and going in would be suicide.

Yan Ruyu's gaze was firm, and she pushed away Xu's hand. "I have to go in and see!" She had a strong feeling that the fire was not an accident.

Ignoring everyone's attempts to stop her, she plunged headlong into the thick smoke.

A wave of heat hit her in the face, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

Inside the library, bookshelves collapsed, books were scattered all over the floor, and many precious classics had been burned to ashes.

Yan Ruyu suppressed her discomfort and carefully observed everything around her.

Suddenly, she noticed that some books in the corner were arranged in an unusually messy manner, as if they had been turned over.

She walked over, bent down to examine them, and found that the contents of these books were all related to new ideas.

Did someone deliberately set the fire to destroy these books?

Just then, a dark figure emerged from behind the bookshelf, a flash of cold light in his hand, and thrust straight at Yan Ruyu!

Yan Ruyu was startled and quickly dodged to the side. The shadowy figure's dagger grazed her cheek, bringing a chilling sensation.

"Heh, it seems you've discovered something you shouldn't have." The shadowy figure sneered, swinging his dagger at Yan Ruyu once more.

Yan Ruyu's eyes sharpened, and she stepped forward without fear.

She's not some naive, easily manipulated girl!

"System, activate defense mode!" Yan Ruyu silently commanded.

The shadowy figure's attacks were swift and ruthless, each strike potentially fatal. Yan Ruyu dodged and weaved, narrowly escaping death.

"Who...who are you?" Yan Ruyu asked sharply while dodging the attacks.

The shadowy figure didn't answer, but attacked even more frantically, each move deadly...

The moment the system started, Yan Ruyu felt a surge of power within her body.

Her eyes flashed, and her previously somewhat clumsy dodging movements instantly became sharp.

"Is that all you've got? You dare to ambush me?" A cold smile curled at the corner of her lips, and with lightning speed, she kicked the shadowy figure in the stomach.

The shadowy figure grunted, staggered backward from the kick, and dropped the dagger to the ground.

He clutched his stomach, staring at Yan Ruyu in disbelief, "You...you..."

Yan Ruyu clapped her hands, looking disgusted. "That's it? I thought he was some kind of expert, but he's just a noob."

Seeing that things were not going well, the shadowy figure turned around and tried to escape.

How could Yan Ruyu let him have his way?

She rushed forward, grabbed the dark figure by the collar, and lifted him up like a chick.

"Want to run away? Have you asked me?"

The shadowy figure struggled desperately, but could not break free from Yan Ruyu's grip.

His face flushed red, and Yan Ruyu sneered before slamming him hard to the ground.

The dark figure let out a scream, then scrambled out of the library.

Watching the dark figure flee in a disheveled state, Yan Ruyu smiled contemptuously.

She walked to the spot where the shadowy figure had been hiding and found an ancient book buried under the bricks.

She carefully took out the ancient book, dusted it off, and opened it. Her eyes lit up immediately.

The doctrines recorded in this ancient book are exactly the same as the new ideas of the male protagonist Xu!

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the library.

The male protagonist rushed in and, seeing Yan Ruyu unharmed, excitedly hugged her tightly, "Ruyu! Are you alright? You scared me to death!"

Yan Ruyu felt a warm current surge in her heart as she felt Xu Nanzhu's warm embrace.

She gently patted Xu's back and said softly, "I'm fine, I'm sorry to have worried you."

Those around them looked on with envy at the sight.

This perfect couple is truly the envy of everyone.

Yan Ruyu looked at the ancient book in her hand, her eyes gleaming.

She looked up at the male protagonist, Xu, and slowly said, "I've found something very interesting..."

The fire in the library was gradually brought under control, and the air was filled with a pungent smell of smoke. However, everyone's attention was focused on the ancient book in Yan Ruyu's hand. This was a priceless treasure that many people dreamed of owning, and she was actually going to reveal it to the world.

The expressions on the faces of the people present were varied, just like seeing someone playing their phone loudly on the subway.

"This... Miss Yan, isn't this a bit too hasty?" Confucius stroked his beard, looking incredulous, as if he had just heard that "someone gave up their seat to an elderly person on the subway."

The value of this ancient book is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. Why is this girl treating it like a joke?

Yan Ruyu smiled slightly, her eyes clear and firm, as if she had her own background music.

"Knowledge should be shared. What's the point of hiding it? Instead of keeping it to yourself, why not study it together? Wouldn't that be wonderful?" Her move was like suddenly giving you a top-tier set of equipment in a game, catching you completely off guard.

Dean Su looked at Yan Ruyu and thought, "This girl has really broadened her horizons!"

He stroked his beard and nodded with satisfaction, like an old father seeing his daughter finally understand.

Yan Ruyu opened the ancient book in front of everyone and interpreted the part about new ideas. Every word was clear and resounding, as if he had a built-in amplification device.

Those students who were initially skeptical of the new ideas now had expressions of sudden realization, as excited as if they had finally found a hidden level in a game.

Mr. Lu was so excited that his eyes reddened. It felt like a series he had been following for over ten years had finally come to an end—it was a perfect ending!

"So that's how it is! Young Master Xu's new ideas are not without basis, but are supported by ancient texts!" The students discussed among themselves, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at Young Master Xu, just like fans looking at their idols with fervor.

Just as everyone was immersed in the charm of the new ideas, a sharp voice shattered the harmonious atmosphere.

"Dean! I'm reporting Yan Ruyu for stealing ancient books from the library!"

Everyone fell silent instantly, their eyes all turning to Yan Ruyu, a mixture of doubt, shock, and confusion.

Yan Ruyu was stunned, as if she had suddenly lost her internet connection and was at a loss for what to do.

She looked at the crowd in astonishment, only to spot a ghostly figure in the crowd, a smug smile playing on its lips...

"You..." Yan Ruyu was about to speak when she was interrupted by a voice, "Do you have anything else to say?"